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Robotics Software Engineer Intern

CompanyAdvanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM)
LocationPittsburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 18, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will develop and test robotics software components, build demonstrations of emerging technologies, and support the team across hardware integration, perception, motion planning, and deployment infrastructure. Specific tasks may include developing software using Python and C++, debugging across simulation and hardware, and contributing to containerized robotics applications using Docker.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
53
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute accelerates the development and adoption of innovative robotics technologies that are the foundation of every advanced manufacturing activity today and in the future. We leverage a unique, robust and diverse ecosystem of partners across industry, academia and government to: - make robotics, autonomy and artificial intelligence more accessible to U.S. manufacturers large and small - train and empower the manufacturing workforce - strengthen our economy and global competitiveness - elevate our national security and resilience The ARM Institute operates as part of the Manufacturing USA network, and is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. By creating a collaborative ecosystem of like-minded organizations, the ARM Institute is speeding the movement of industrial robots into commercial use, while preparing a labor force to operate and manage these technologies. ARM is an integral part of Pittsburgh’s strategy to define the future of the global manufacturing economy and will be the lead tenant at Hazelwood Green, a unique hub that will revolutionize U.S. manufacturing. For more information, visit www.arminstitute.org.
About the Role
Company Description
The ARM Institute leads the way to a future where people and robots work together to respond to our nation’s greatest challenges and to develop and produce the world’s most desired products.  As a federally funded national institute, the ARM Institute’s mission is to accelerate the development and adoption of innovative robotics technologies that are the foundation of every advanced manufacturing activity today and into the future. 

Robotics Software Engineering Intern / Co-op:
The ARM Institute seeks outstanding students for our internships and co-ops. We view internships as excellent opportunities for us to learn about potential full-time hires while also contributing to students' education and their understanding of work practices in an engineering setting. Please note that this internship is an on-site and full-time position.  We are looking for college sophomore, junior, senior, masters and PhD level students that have excellent grades, a demonstrated work ethic, and participation in extracurricular activities.  Participation in a club or activity where teamwork and collaboration are emphasized - whether it’s First Robotics in High School, Baja SAE, or a non-engineering interest; we’re interested in how you interact and engage with others, build upon ideas, collaborate, and work through challenges as a team. 

In this role, you'll develop and test robotics software components, build demos of emerging technologies, and support the team across hardware integration, perception, motion planning, and deployment infrastructure. Work assigned to interns depends largely on business needs at the time of internship as well as the experience of the candidate, some examples of work areas include:
  • Developing, testing, and maintaining robotics software components using Python and C++
  • Debugging software across simulation and physical hardware environments
  • Calibrating and integrating new robotic and AI hardware to robotic cells such as sensors, cameras, or other unique software/hardware components
  • Creating demonstrations of AI technology for manufacturers
  • Contributing to open-source and internal repositories
  • Generating containerized robotics applications using Docker for deployment
  • Training and/or launching generative/ agentic AI
  • Contributing to the development of behavior trees or state machines
  • Developing control logic and control loops for robotic cells
We're looking for someone who is adaptable, curious, and eager to learn. You'll work across a broad and evolving platform with opportunities to explore cutting-edge technologies, pivot between projects, and grow your skills with mentorship from experienced engineers. Through this work, you'll help strengthen the American manufacturing base by enabling small- and medium-sized manufacturers to adopt robotics and AI.

Relevant Skills
  • Proficiency in the following skills is required
    • Python or C++ and basic programming concepts
    • Git
    • Linux based operating systems and basic bash operations
  • Candidates should have experience in several of the following areas
    • ROS 1 or ROS 2
    • Robotics hardware integration (sensors, actuators, drivers)
    • Machine learning (PyTorch/TensorFlow, model training, computer vision models, edge deployment, MLOps)
    • Generative / Agentic AI (LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, agent frameworks, foundation models)
    • Docker
    • Computer vision (OpenCV, camera pipelines, image processing)
    • 3D perception (point clouds, depth sensing, mesh generation)
    • Motion planning (MoveIt, Tesseract, trajectory generation)
    • Sensor fusion and calibration
    • Simulation environments (Isaac Sim, Gazebo)
    • Real-time systems and control loops
    • Behavior trees or state machines
Experience and Education
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field. Rising juniors, seniors, and graduate students preferred.
  • Relevant coursework, personal projects, or research experience in robotics, software development, or related areas
  • Experience working in team environments (class projects, research labs, student organizations, hackathons)
  • Familiarity with the robotics or industrial automation ecosystem is a plus but not required
  • Personal projects, open-source contributions, or independent technical work (GitHub portfolio, competition teams, hobby projects) are highly valued
Please note: This is an in-person role in our Pittsburgh office. And consideration will only be given to US Citizens.

We believe diversity is essential to our organization’s growth and success and strive to create an inclusive, accepting culture and seek individuals of all backgrounds to join our innovative organization. ARM is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Skills
PythonC++GitLinuxBashROS 1ROS 2Machine LearningPyTorchTensorFlowGenerative AIDockerComputer VisionOpenCVMotion PlanningSimulation
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